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This proclamation returns the following areas to normal closure boundaries: Adams Creek, South River, Neuse River, Turnagain Bay, Long Bay, West Bay, West Thorofare Bay, and North Bay.
Effective Date: Shellfish reopenings effective at sunrise, Friday, August 8, 2025.
Issued Date: 8/7/2025
Counties Affected: Carteret and Craven